All-Star pitchers named as American League picks
Oakland’s Vida Blue will miss the All-Star Game in Atlanta amid a salary dispute with owner Charlie Finley. Manager Earl Weaver selects a nine man staff led by Mickey Lolich and Gaylord Perry, with top relievers and several first time All-Stars from the Orioles, White Sox, Athletics, Indians, and Angels.
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Rod Carew
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Blue Wednesday
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
Gaylord Perry
Cleveland Indians
Wilbur Wood
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Ken Holtzman
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Dave McNally
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Jim Palmer
Pat Dobson
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Orioles
Ali Stops Blue Lewis in Dublin Showing Comeback Form
Muhammad Ali halted Blue Lewis in the 11th round at Croker Park to notch his seventh straight win in a comeback bid. A late count confusion from trainer Angelo Dundee suggested the referee’s 11th round stoppage came after a 22 second delay, amid Ali’s bout with a head cold and Irish publicity.
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Jack Dems
Gene Tunney
Muhammad Ali
al “Blue
Lewis
Cherry Hill
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Detroit
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Croker Park
Angelo Dundee
Ion Anower
Lew Eskin
New York
Floyd Patterson
Deri
Hal Conrad
Bucky
Trotters And Pacers Rochester Raceway Post Time 6:45
Harness racing card at Rochester Raceway lists nine races with pacing and trotting divisions. Notable entries include drivers B. Smith, G. Reed, J. Ferrara, and D. Poulin with horses such as Mighty Regal, Greenacre's Go, and Ho time. Wager totals range from 150 to 550 dollars per event, with post times and field details presented for each race.
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Chickadee Moran
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Lorita
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Lucky Layne
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Lady Seal
F. Woodbury
Rock N Rye
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Peter Paul
M. Pride
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Whirlwind
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Rolf Coppy E
Inez Tel Scott
Miss Pee “Ee
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Little Squam
R. Foster Sr
Miss Groveville
R. Ponziani
Carol A
J. Ferrara
Norma
Greenacre
Ruby
D. Raymond
Miss Dorlo
J. L. Wheeler
Outlook
Able Dudley
Ozark Dude
L. Tauber
Race Day Harness Results Highlight Multiple Finishes
Racing card shows first through ninth races with pace times and payouts. Winners include Sienna Silk, Grand Prince, Mighty Forever, Sumatra, Dad's Hobby and Eric Jester, with various payoffs and a total handle of $35,103.
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the Logger
Anthony Frisco
Pen Ae Q. T
O. K.‘s Earl
Andy
Eric Jester
Invader
Mary
Burns I
Quintela
Handle
Rangers Sign Two Top Players Continue WHA bidding war
The New York Rangers reportedly signed defenseman Brad Park to a five year 200000 dollar per year deal and forward Walt Tkaczuk to a multi year contract while Vic Hadfield is expected to accept about 200000 dollars annually. The moves underscore a growing WHA challenge as it lures stars with high pay. Bobby Orr remains the NHL’s top paid defenseman at 180000 dollars per year. The club withheld official confirmations.
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Vorsional Hockey Gue
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Stowly
Vic Hadfield
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Hadfield
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Tkaczuk
Ranger
Orr
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Cage Black Hawks
Bobby Hull
Hull
Strange Things Happen At Fenway Park
The Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers as Lynn McGlothen logged his third win in five decisions. Carlton Fisk hit a three run homer and Reggie Smith produced key hits as Boston extended its home success to eight straight home wins. Pattin, McGlothen, and Curtis contribute to a productive pitching effort in sweltering heat while Boston looks to carry momentum into a six game series with Oakland.
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Detroit
Chumimy Fenway Park
Red Sox
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Carlton Fisk
Tommy Harper
Doug Griffin
Reggie Smith
Red
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Marty Pattin
McGlothen
John Curtis
Baie “Kesks
Pattin
Oakland A
Gary Peters
Oakland
Renate
Vida Blue
A's acquire Mincher and Kubiak in Texas trade
The Oakland A s acquire first baseman Donanay Mincher and utility infielder Kubiak from Texas in exchange for Orlando Martinez Vic Harris and a player to be named later The deal announced Wednesday night notes Mincher age 34 hitting .236 with six homers while Kubiak previously played for the A s Harris is in his first AAA season with Iowa batting .293 Martinez has six hits in 41 at bats for Oakland
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Kubiak
Texas
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Vic Harris
Mincher
Kubiaka
Harris
Iowa
Martinez
Oakland
Rusty Staub Suffers Broken Bone in Right Hand
The New York Mets star Rusty Staub reportedly may need surgery after breaking a bone in his right hand. The injury could sideline him while doctors evaluate the damage and determine treatment.
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Rusty Staub
Newark Mets
Reds Open Lead as Big Red Machine Echoes Past Cubs
Pete Rose led Cincinnati with a sixth inning go-ahead single as the Reds stretched their NL West lead to six games by beating the Cubs 6-1. Tony Perez drove in two runs, and Rose voiced confidence in a pennant chase behind a balanced lineup. Meanwhile Pirates, Cardinals, Expos and Dodgers won in other NL games, Hank Aaron chased Babe Ruth's record, and Osteen pitched his third shutout of the year for the Dodgers.
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Richie Hebner
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Braves
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Ruth
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Rick Wise
Ted Simmons
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Houston
Ken Singleton
Montreal
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Philadelphia
Bill Robinson
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Robinson
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Doyle
Claude Osteen
Tom Seaver
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New York
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Colts Sign No 1 Draft Choice In Training Camp
The Associated Press reports Colts reach multi year agreement with No 1 draft choice as camp opens in Tampa. Other moves include Redskins acquiring Alvin Haymond and Cardinals trading Bill Atessis while Jay Jefferson joins the Raiders. Duane Thomas passes Cowboys physical. Rod Carpenter sustains eye cuts and will miss days. Namath gets extended camp delay.
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Ampa
Joe Thomas
Baltimore
Drougas
Colts
Boris Shlapak
Michigan State
Reggie Lowe
Angeles City College
Ken Frith
Louisiana
Canada
Washington Redskins
Alvin Haymond
Los Angeles Rams
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Atessis
New England Patriots
Oakland Raiders
Rod Carpenter
Cincinnati Bengals
North Carolina State
Bill Peterson
Houston Oilers
Philadelphia
Redskins
Reading
Joe Namath
New York Jets
Monay
Thompson Leads Scarborough Jockey Standings At Downs
James Thompson tops Scarborough Downs listings as leading jockey with 15 wins and 11 seconds from 48 starts. Trainer Joe Cesarini holds top track mark with 18 wins through July. Other top riders include Raymond Cooper and Herbert Ho, with detailed finishes across numerous races and exact combination records like perfectas and quinielas noted.
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Herbert Ho
Joseph Savage
Scarborough
James
Thompson
Scarborough Downs
Joe Cesarini
D. A. Hallmark
Mike Cimini
J. M. Sherron
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